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Archaeology and Anthropology Graduate Student Organizations

Graduate Student Association of Archaeology (GSAA)
The GSAA is the umbrella organization for graduate students in archaeology at UCLA. The GSAA is responsible for planning seminars each quarter, coordinating the Pizza Talk series, organizing the new student welcome and year-end celebrations for the Cotsen Institute, and representing the interests of graduate students to the Archaeology Program, Cotsen Institute, and Graduate Students Association. They also organize Journal Club. Contact Cheri Quinto for more information.

Anthropology Graduate Student Association (AGSA)
AGSA exists to promote social, cultural and intellectual interaction among the many graduate students and faculty of the UCLA Anthropology Department. Additionally, the AGSA promotes social and academic interaction among students and faculty of related disciplines.

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